Employment and Paid Internships
Hunger Free Vermont is Vermont’s leading anti-hunger advocacy and education organization. Join a dynamic team of smart, creative, and professional advocates and educators while enjoying a culture that promotes professional development, a strong work/life balance, and the joy of sharing meals together! To learn more about employee benefits, click here.
Hunger Free Vermont staff in July 2026.
What you can expect during our hiring process
We believe the hiring process is the beginning of the employee experience. We want every candidate to have a clear understanding of what to expect, have meaningful opportunities to share their experience and perspective, and be treated with respect throughout the process.
Our hiring process generally includes the following steps:
1. Application Review
After you apply, Hunger Free Vermont staff will review your application materials using a structured screening rubric based on the qualifications and competencies outlined in the job posting.
Our hiring decisions are made by Hunger Free Vermont employees. We do not use AI to screen or evaluate candidates. However, we cannot provide individual feedback to candidates. Due to high application volume, if you are not moving forward in our hiring process, you will receive an automated email sent by a Hunger Free Vermont employee.
2. Initial Conversation
If your application aligns with our role, you will be invited to a short (25-30 minute) conversation with us. This allows us to learn more about your skills and background.
This conversation can take place by phone or Zoom, based on your preference. Use this opportunity to ask questions about Hunger Free Vermont, as well as the role and the rest of the hiring process.
3. Interview with the Hiring Team
Candidates who advance will be invited to interview with the full hiring team at our South Burlington office, though, if needed, we can provide an opportunity to meet Zoom. To help you prepare, we will provide key interview questions in advance.
We offer 75-minute interview slots during our regular workday, generally between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Time, and make some interview times available outside of regular working hours when possible. If you need a different time or scheduling arrangement, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
We use a structured interview process. Our hiring teams use consistent questions and evaluation criteria to help ensure candidates are considered fairly and consistently.
4. Final Interview
Finalists may be invited to a second interview with the hiring team and our Executive Director. When possible, this interview will also take place at our South Burlington office and may involve an opportunity to meet with or present to more of the Hunger Free Vermont staff.
If the hiring process includes an at-home assignment, Hunger Free Vermont will compensate finalists for their preparation time.
5. References and Final Decision
As part of our final selection process, we may ask finalists to provide professional references. We will let you know before contacting your references and will discuss the process with you in advance. After completing the final steps, the hiring team will make a selection and communicate the outcome to candidates.
Communication Throughout the Process
We know that applying for a job takes time and energy. We are committed to communicating clearly about next steps and anticipated timelines throughout the process. Every candidate will receive a confirmation email from our hiring platform, Bamboo HR, once your materials have been received. We then aim to communicate with candidates within 5-7 business days following each stage of the process. If our timeline changes, we will do our best to let you know. We also welcome questions at any point in the process.
Accessibility and Accommodations
We want our hiring process to be accessible to all candidates. If you need an accommodation or another adjustment to participate fully in the application or interview process, please contact us at ghaase-dubosc@hungerfreevt.org or by calling (802) 865-0255. We will work with you to determine a reasonable accommodation.
We also recognize that candidates have different work, caregiving, transportation, and scheduling circumstances. When possible, we will work with candidates to reduce unnecessary barriers to participation.
A Note About AI
We believe hiring decisions should be grounded in meaningful human interaction and an individual's experience, skills, potential, and perspective. Hunger Free Vermont employees review applications and assess candidates throughout our hiring process. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or evaluate candidates or to make hiring decisions.
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bringing diverse perspectives into anti-hunger work is critical to affecting meaningful change. To expand the diversity of voices that speak with authority toward this end, we welcome highly motivated candidates — with particular attention to candidates who have experience in communities that are underrepresented in the work to end hunger and poverty and possess a strong commitment to issues of social and racial equity.
Hunger Free Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and welcomes diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages all qualified persons to apply.
Note: Be aware of the possibility of recruitment scams and fraudulent job postings. Hunger Free Vermont does not use professional recruiters. Please apply for open positions using only the links above. All Hunger Free Vermont job opportunities will be posted on our website, and candidates will only be contacted through an "@hungerfreevt.org" OR "@app.bamboohr.com" email address.
